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Oral health behaviours in the Australian population 2004-06

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Over half the respondents (55.5%) reported brushing their teeth at least twice a day during the last week, and more than half reported regularly cleaning between their teeth (60.6%).

A higher proportion of females than males brushed at least twice a day in the last week (58.7% compared with 41.3%), and reported regularly cleaning interdentally (56.2% compared with 43.8%).

Brushing at least twice a day was more common among older people, but regular interdental cleaning did not vary with age. For adults under 60, those with a higher income, were more likely to brush their teeth at least twice a day.

Respondents with a higher level of education were more likely to report brushing their teeth at least twice a day and to regularly clean interdentally.

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Commissioning body

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare

Number

DSRU no. 45

Pagination

4

Department/School

School of Health Sciences

Publisher

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare

Repository Status

  • Restricted

Socio-economic Objectives

Dental health

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